{"product_id":"the-exchange-traded-funds-manual-hardcover","title":"The Exchange-Traded Funds Manual - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary L. Gastineau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull coverage of ETF investments from an expert in the field\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe initial edition of Gary Gastineau's \u003ci\u003eThe Exchange-Traded Fund Manual\u003c\/i\u003e was one of the first books to describe and analyze ETFs. It made the case for the superiority of the structure of investor-friendly ETFs over mutual funds and helped investors select better funds among the ETFs available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this new edition\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Gastineau provides comprehensive information on the latest developments in ETF structures, new portfolio variety, and new trading methods. With a realistic evaluation of today's indexes, Gastineau offers insights on actively managed ETFs, improved index funds, and fund and advisor selection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how to incorporate ETFs into an investment plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers updated coverage of new ETFs, including full-function actively managed ETFs, and a valuable chapter on trading ETFs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by the leading authority on exchange traded funds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-traded funds offer you diversification and participation in markets and investment strategies that have not been available to most investors. If you want to understand how to use ETFs effectively, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Exchanged-Traded Fund Manual\u003c\/i\u003e can show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original edition of Gary Gastineau's \u003ci\u003eThe Exchange-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e was one of the first books to describe and analyze ETFs. It made the case for the superiority of investor- friendly ETFs over mutual funds and helped investors select the best ETFs--which now hold more than $1 trillion of investor assets worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut much has changed--in both the ETF marketplace and the general investment environment--since that time. That is why Gastineau has filled this \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Exchange-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e with new insights and expert advice. This new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the latest ETF offerings, evaluation techniques, regulatory and tax changes, and trading cost reduction methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage by page, this reliable resource offers a realistic evaluation of today's index ETFs; valuable insights on actively managed ETFs and new, improved index funds; as well as guidance in fund and advisor selection. Gastineau skillfully addresses these essential issues, as well as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe historic and continuing development of ETFs and how they stack up against other financial products that compete with them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to understand ETF applications as an individual investor or advisor and incorporate them into an effective investment plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe tax treatment of investment company ETFs and other exchange-traded instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFund ratings and the evaluation of ETFs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways to minimize the cost of trading ETFs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-traded funds offer diversification and opportunities to participate in market segments and investment strategies that have not been available to most investors. If you want to make ETFs a productive part of your portfolio, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Exchanged-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original edition of Gary Gastineau's \u003ci\u003eThe Exchange-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e was one of the first books to describe and analyze ETFs. It made the case for the superiority of investor-friendly ETFs over mutual funds and helped investors select the best ETFs--which now hold more than $1 trillion of investor assets worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut much has changed--in both the ETF marketplace and the general investment environment--since that time. That is why Gastineau has filled this \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Exchange-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e with new insights and expert advice. This new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the latest ETF offerings, evaluation techniques, regulatory and tax changes, and trading cost reduction methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage by page, this reliable resource offers a realistic evaluation of today's index ETFs; valuable insights on actively managed ETFs and new, improved index funds; as well as guidance in fund and advisor selection. Gastineau skillfully addresses these essential issues, as well as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe historic and continuing development of ETFs and how they stack up against other financial products that compete with them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to understand ETF applications as an individual investor or advisor and incorporate them into an effective investment plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe tax treatment of investment company ETFs and other exchange-traded instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFund ratings and the evaluation of ETFs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways to minimize the cost of trading ETFs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-traded funds offer diversification and opportunities to participate in market segments and investment strategies that have not been available to most investors. If you want to make ETFs a productive part of your portfolio, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe Exchanged-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGARY L. GASTINEAU\u003c\/b\u003e is principal of ETF Consultants LLC, which provides specialized exchange-traded fund consulting services to ETF issuers, exchanges, and investors. He is also a managing member and cofounder of Managed ETFs LLC, a firm that has developed new ETF trading systems and new actively managed ETFs. Preceding a position as managing director for ETF product development at N veen Investments, Gastineau directed product development at the American Stock Exchange for approximatel five years. He is also the author of the first edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Exchange-Traded Funds Manual\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSomeone Will Make Money on Your Funds--Why Not You?\u003c\/i\u003e (both published by Wiley) and \u003ci\u003eThe Options Manual\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as coauthor of the \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Financial Risk Management.\u003c\/i\u003e Gastineau is an honors graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.22 x 9.26 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756071026976,"sku":"9780470482339","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c5fb5e0916d45bc8b80ff323dec76906.webp?v=1780073475","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-exchange-traded-funds-manual-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}